How to pronounce lubber
Say it like LUHB-er. Lubber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHB).
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- LUHB
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lubber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lubber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHB-uh.
What does lubber mean?
- An inexperienced or novice sailor; a landlubber.
- An eastern lubber grasshopper (Romalea microptera).
- Alteration of rubber.
Where does lubber come from?
From Middle English, perhaps from Old French lobeor (“swindler”), from Old French lober to mock, to jeer, or of Scandinavian origin, compare dialectal Swedish lubber.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lubber
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Questions about saying lubber
How do you pronounce lubber?
Say LUHB-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lubber?
Lubber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHB). Broken into parts: LUHB · er.
Is lubber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlʌbə/ (LUHB-uh).